Mama Barones

Finally made it to try Swansons on Saturday. It's a small spot located between the movie theater…read moreand BBQ joint in hothead heart of La Grange. Although there are no tables, there's a ledge by the window with some stools if you want to "dine in". The guy running the place looked young but was super friendly and seemed genuinely passionate about the deli. He told me they make their meats and soups in store. It was a cold day so I opted for a small size of each of their soils that day- chicken noodle, cream of chicken, and roasted stuffed peppers. Everyone in the family had a taste of each and we all had different favorites so I will conclude that regardless of what you get, you will enjoy it! My husband also had their chicken pesto panini while I split a ham and swim with my son. Good flavors and fresh ingredients. Also excellent proportions. We will definitely be back!

I'm always on the lookout for a great deli. In my experience that means a good Jewish deli with…read morescratch soups, homemade meats. Interestingly I just coleslaw esp but other sides harshly if not well done. Cole slaw at bbq joint's same thing, will inform the rest of the offerings. So perhaps I'm biased but a deli w/o a str8 up rye bread is quite the surprise. Marbled is a different beast. The side potato salad tastes generic. Sandwich was ok but basically same as most grocery store meat counter slices. Meat portion on bread quite small. Price not small to match. That's a little bit of too bad.

Turkey with Swiss on a sub roll, minus one bite. In the background a turkey with American cheese on a sub roll.

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Blackberry Market

4.4(152 reviews)

This cafe is one of one. I don't think I've ever had a cafe experience like this one. To start it's…read moremuch bigger than most cafes, there's a kitchen and the option of grab and go. I had an iced Mocha oatmeal milk latte which was excellent! What's really fascinating to me is there's a Starbucks across the street. I can say confidently Blackberry Market Cafe is definitely a competitor. Should you visit, tell Bri Sam sent you.

My husband and I dined in during a busy weekend and although BlackBerry Market was crowded, the…read moreservice was speedy fast! This fast casual cafe offers indoor and outdoor dining. It is located in downtown La Grange and while parking can be tricky, there is plenty available. It might just take a few extra minutes to find a spot. We both ordered sandwiches and liked em. We shared the caprese panini and the chicken avocado club sandwich. Both were delicious. The caprese panini was full of flavor and toasted to perfection. The chicken avocado sandwich had multiple layers which provided different textures. If you're in the area and looking for a quick meal, I highly recommend Blackberry Market.

A great walk up and order bar and they bring your food directly to your table.

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Full bakery display

Milkstop Cafe

4.3(178 reviews)

1.7 mi

Stopped in on a Friday for a quick working lunch - very nice environment if you ever need the…read moreopportunity to do so. (and forgot to snap a picture!). I had the red pepper and cheddar quiche -- delicious! It was light and fluffy and came out in great timing. The salad was crisp and fresh, and the dressing was light -- just enough. Service was great and the entire staff was super friendly. I will definitely be back!

Cute spot for brunch (though the rest of their menu looks good as well!) in La Grange…read more We were able to eat a late brunch around noon on Saturday without having made a reservation. They had a list of fun Bloody Mary's. My husband ended up getting the Flamin' Hot one, which came with Flamin' Hot Cheetos. He said the flavor was good. I ordered a chocolate croissant. At first, I questioned that it wasn't toasted or crispy, but I actually ended up really liking the texture and flavor. It was not too sweet. I ordered the shakshuka for my entree. I was told it would be very spicy. I am someone who eats a lot of spicy food, so I thought the spice level was very tolerable. The flavors were good. I was happy to have some leftovers to take home.

Dining and bar area

Tomato Basil Quiche

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Mimosa & Bloody Marys

Alpine Food Shop Westchester

4.3(81 reviews)

2.0 mi

Find a better Italian sub in this area. I dare you! Honestly the subs are great. Get an Alpine with…read moregiardinara!

Stopped in and got two subs! So. Damn. Good. My husband is a die hard Fontano's fan and they are…read moregood but I like alpines prices, location and service. Great sub. I had a corned beef/roast beef/salami 9 inch with provolone. Chef's kiss.

Good salami sandwich

A medium Alpine sub. Good stuff!

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Da Alpine Sub. Very good.

Casey's Market

4.5(69 reviews)

2.8 mi

It's all about the butcher shop! If you're looking for something really special to wow a crowd,…read moreCasey's has an amazing selection of meat and seafood. Particularly things you may not be able to get at local grocery stores (maybe excluding Whole Foods from that statement, but sometimes even they don't have what you really need). They can usually order something even if they don't have it on hand. We got a beautiful crown roast one Christmas, turned out amazing with the Bobby Flay recipe we used. They've ordered me things like duck, monkfish, steaks. All superb, meaty selection. The deli here is worth mentioning too. (I can't remember if they do fresh made sandwiches?? I think so). The grocery part of the store isn't really much. But the butcher section is second to none and the main reason you come here. Certain parts of the city are flush with excellent meat shops but in the suburbs, Casey's is your hook up.

Love my little old man Saturday morning routine. Kirschbaum's and straight over to Casey's…read more What's more suburban and American than that? Casey's meat counter and deli are excellent. You can grab eggs and milk as well. Happy Saturday!

Meat department

Steak Florentine

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Just seasoned with a rub of olive oil, fresh crushed garlic, salt and pepper. Grill 20 minutes hot oven for 10

MAK'S House La Grange

4.1(221 reviews)

Easy-to-miss little gem! The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, with cool decor and a great…read moreselection of drinks. The menu was easy to read, and the staff were incredibly attentive. It was nice to see all of the servers and bartenders working together to help each other out. We visited on a night when they had a DJ playing, which added to the lively vibe. The tables were a bit sticky, and when we mentioned it, our server acknowledged they were aware and that new tables had been ordered. The highlight of the night was definitely the burger. I 100% recommend trying one! You could taste the freshness in every bite, with gooey melted cheese and a perfectly cooked patty. Overall, a great spot for drinks, good food, and a fun atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

I went on a weekday for lunch. The server said we can seat ourselves. For the chicken tenders, I…read moreasked to get them with buffalo sauce. They don't toss, but give you the sauce on the side, which I was fine with. I asked for blue cheese crumbles, and they put a nice amount. The side salad is huge, and really good for just being a side salad. My only recommendation is that they overload it into a small bowl, so it's hard to eat without it falling out . I recommend a larger bowl. The server was friendly. I gave it 3 stars because it's absolutely filthy! I came right when they opened on a weekday, and the floors weren't cleaned from the night before. Literally food in the corners. Also, the table next to me filled with crumbs. When a group sat there, they wiped all the crumbs with their hand-eek! The table is so grimy that it's literally sticky! If you look at the trim, gate, condiments container,lights, and furniture- you can see loads of dust and grime. This place needs a GOOD clean down!

Dj booth

Mango Habanero

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Back patio

Happier Now Cafe & Market

4.5(30 reviews)

0.8 mi

Just being a cafe that is open into the later evening hours is enough to warrant a positive review,…read morebut the dream does not end there. This is the type of place you'd expect to find enmeshed within a community in one or the other neighborhoods of the city. An eclectic menu where everything feels deliberate and treasured, you'll surely find something to slide across your taste buds. Ordering for pickup, the food was ready quickly, was hot and delicious, and while service was limited in that experience, it was still wholly hospitable and inviting.

Friendly, good food, great casual meeting place. Welcoming vibe. Would visit more often if it was…read morecloser to home, but well worth the short drive on occasion for one who only eats out rarely (me).

Merchandise

Mushroom Crostini w/sherry braised mushrooms, black pepper goat cheese, mixed herbs

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Billy Bricks - La Grange

4.2(21 reviews)

I'd been passing by Billy Bricks for a while and kept telling myself I needed to stop in. Well, I…read morefinally did, and I'm glad I did. It's a small place, but don't let the size fool you. The food was phenomenal. The restaurant has a cozy, laid-back feel, and the smell of the wood-fired oven hit me as soon as I walked in. Everything moved surprisingly fast too. Our pizza was at the table in less than 10 minutes, and the staff couldn't have been nicer. They even gave me a recommendation, which ended up being the perfect choice. I ordered The Bricks, a Bari-style ultra-thin pizza with tomato sauce, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms, shaved red onion, the house cheese blend, and a touch of Asiago. The first bite completely won me over. It was one of those pizzas where nothing is trying to steal the spotlight, but together everything just clicks. The crust was thin, crispy, and had that slightly smoky flavor from the brick oven that you can only get from a real wood-fired pizza. The tomato sauce was fresh and slightly sweet, the sausage added a savory, well-seasoned bite and the mushrooms brought a deep earthy flavor that worked perfectly with the sweetness of the onions. Every bite had that perfect balance of crispy crust, gooey cheese, fresh sauce, and smoky toppings. I'll definitely be coming back. This has easily become one of the best wood-fired brick oven pizzas I've had.

$22 for a 14inch margarita pizza is a lot!! I don't think I'll order that next time. The meatball…read moresubs are really good. I wish they had other side options besides chips. They have a nice setup for tables and it seemed to be clean. The servers were really nice.

Pig Lebowski

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Sunnyside up pizza and classic margherita

Sawmilly Sandwich Shoppe

4.3(52 reviews)

1.7 mi

Tried the corned beef reuben today. It was good, but it's a panini so I feel like they should say…read morethat. Normally I think of a reuben as more substantial, but this was still solid. The people I was with tried the Shrimp & Crab roll (a bit messy, but I was told it was good) and the Cubano (also panini style, review was good not great). Overall a great option in Riverside with quick service and an informal vibe for lunch.

Totally enjoyed my Sawmilly experience. I purchased three sandwiches and enjoyed them with family…read moreat the Zoo. Definitely recommend

Crunchy PB and J

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Corned Beef Reuben

Prime "N" Tender Meats

4.7(69 reviews)

3.8 mi

•$$$

Looking for a local butcher for some quality steaks, I came across Prime and Tender Meats. On a…read morebusy Saturday, staff were very friendly and attentive. At first, the selection can be a little overwhelming. However, they are very patient for you to look over the items. For two steaks, and 2 twice baked potatoes, it was about $67. However, the portions were huge and enough leftover for a second meal. The quality of the steak was excellent. Previously, I would get my steak from Marianos, but this was better quality. I definitely will be back to try more items.

Love this place. Excellent customer service. The deli, products and meats are fresh. Also provides…read morefrozen. Above and beyond. Friendly and family atmosphere.

New York Strip Steak Sandwich

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Moises T.

Elite 26

470

563

1 year ago

So, Mama Barone's Pizza, at this spot isn't a dine-in place, it's more like one of those spots you might pass by if you weren't looking. But man, don't sleep on it. I swung by kind of on a whim and ended up standing in the parking lot just grinning at how good everything was. I grabbed a sausage slice and it blew past any expectations. First off, it's hefty, like, fold-it-in-half New York-style, but still with some bite to the crust. Not floppy, not crunchy, just right. The sausage wasn't that little pellet stuff either; it was actual chunks with a little spice and crisp edges, like it had been cooked with intention. The sauce had some tang, not too sweet, and they didn't drown the slice in cheese, it was balanced, but still cheesy enough to pull apart when you bite in. Then came the jerk wings. And listen, I wasn't even thinking about wings when I got there, but I saw them on the menu and went for it. Totally worth it. The seasoning was bold, slightly smoky, and the heat crept up in a good way. Juicy inside, nice char on the outside. Definitely not your average side dish. No wait, quick service, super friendly girl behind the counter. The whole place just gives off this vibe like they care more about the food than anything else, in the best way. I'll be back for sure, maybe even skip the slice and go straight for a whole pie next time. read more

James W.

13 years ago

Worst dealing with any type of business ever. The owner/manager Joe is rude unprofessional and just a plain jerk. I have only ordered 2 times, but will never again order. #1, pizza is ok. If you want Barone's pizza that is great and how its supposed to be made, then go to countryside. The only original one left. The brookfield one is a franchise and should be shut down. If i didn't live in brookfield, I would have never ordered from them. #2, if you order and they make mistakes, they don't care. The owner who is also the manager told me don't call ever again, we dont want your business and hung up on me. #3, the little girl they got answering the phone is so clueless she has to ask me over and over and over again what i want, where i live, etc. etc. Not sure what they are all smoking something over there. STAY AWAY. Horrible service, Horrible owner, and eh food. I would give this place negative stars, but had to choose 1. read more

Mickey A.

5 years ago

The guy working in this joint wearing the White Sox hat threatened to 'slap the shit out of [me]' when I asked to see a menu, or an itemization of the amount I was being charged for my order. Notably, he was NOT masked, and demanded that I come behind the counter [to the employees' work area] to fight him (Barone's has a plastic screen erected and a sign posted exhorting customers to wear masks, as a pantomime of complying with COVID-19 /pandemic social distancing precautions). I wager Dollars-to-doughnuts they will have ERASED the video feed on their security camera depicting the exchange by the time I post this. On to a NEW and DIFFERENT pizza place. read more

Mike M.

2 years ago

I was in the area today and stopped by and grabbed a slice of sausage pizza. It was ready fast didn't have to wait. The slice was hot and hit the spot. I met the new owners and seem like great people. They are just getting things set up still so a bit busy it seemed Inside. The pizza was a bit over seasoned but for only $4 it was good. I will be definitely be stopping by again when I need a slice. Hope the best for the new owners. read more

Will N.

104

10 years ago

Stopped by with my uncle for a pizza and a drink, for me, pizza is never about how thick it is, it's all about the taste, and barone's pizza is just perfect, And the service is great, I highly recommend this place . read more

Jimmy M.

16 years ago

Awesome Thin Crust Pizza...The owner/chef Tony is Hands on All the recipes...Try All the Old School & New School Italian Dishes that he puts together. A great find in Brookfield.... read more

Michi D.

3 months ago

Great prices and great food! Very friendly staff & always very welcoming. They have weekly specials to chose from.

Sonia J.

6 years ago

very rude people work at that place - no chance in hell i will EVER order from them again!!!

Michael P.

12 years ago

OK pizza. Will not be back though. We are still searching..

John K.

16 years ago

Solid pizza. Good Sauce.

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